# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220092370003` · 08/14/2009 · Piqua Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James P  Jurgensen
- **Operator:** Piqua Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3300008](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300008)
## Narrative

Miner was burning holes under crusher for wear plate installation, when a piece of slag entered his right ear, causing a minor burn.  This resulted in a trip to Urgent Care, at which point prescription antibiotics were prescibed.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*